Butterfly Bows N More’s blog

I managed to grab a Treasury after attending the Treasury Explosion Party... and explode it did. Just look at this pic Jared managed to grab at the time of the crash!

I was featured in the Etsy Teams are the Best treasury, compiled by fellow etsymom and etsyKids member, BeadedSocks. Much thanks to her for showcasing my Yellow Butterfly Hair Clip, perfect for infant and toddler hair. For more on Beaded Socks, visit her blog.

And as for my They're RICH! treasury, I chose rich colors, stemming from a search of magenta items a couple of days ago. I tucked each of these beauties into my favorites and prayed they didn't sell before I was able to use them (sorry!). We'll see if it's good enough to make the front page. *crossing fingers*

Visit both my and Beaded Socks' treasuries, and please click on each item featured in both to give these wonderful artists the recognition they deserve. Who knows? You may stumble upon something you just *have* to have!

Oh, and for those potentially buying me Christmas gifts this year... open an Etsy account. It'll come in handy for you.

This is my newest clip available at butterflybows.etsy.com. It is my Chocolate Chip Felt Hair Clip. A 1-1/4 inch (30mm) snap clip has been sewn into the back layer of felt. I added red details in the stitching and the heart on this clip, but I will be adding more of these with different colored details soon.

This is my Autumn Leaves Felt Hair Clip Collection. Each has a 1-1/4 inch (30 mm) snap clip sewn into the back layer of felt and contains polyfill stuffing for a touch of puffiness. All the detail you see was entirely done by hand. If you wish to know more about these clips, please visit the Autumn/Fall section of my Etsy shop.

This is my Christmas-colored Rosebud Hair Clip. The 3 roses are attached to a 1-1/4 inch (30 mm) snap clip. This is the perfect clip for your baby or toddler's hair. For more snap clips that are perfect for this age group, please visit the Lined Snap Clips section of my Etsy shop.

This is my Retro Button Hair Clip. The button detail is attached to a 1-1/4 inch (30 mm) snap clip. Again, this is the perfect clip for your baby or toddler. Please visit the Lined Snap Clips section of my Etsy shop for more of these clips.

These are my Candy Corn Hair Clips. The perfect clips for your little girl this Halloween. For more Halloween clips, please visit the Halloween section of my Etsy shop.

My latest Felt Furry! I've named him Vaughn. Vaughn the Vampire. Vaughn "vants to suck you blood." Judging by his bright red fangs, he may already have. Muah-ha-ha!!!

For more information on this perfect-for-Halloween hair clip, please visit butterflybows.etsy.com. Once there, you will see more pictures of Vaughn from different angles, and can purchase him if you fall in love.

Okay, first I have a new item to introduce. I named him Raoul the Ghoul. Isn't he cute?

If you want more information on this item, would like to see more pictures of it, or make a purchase, please visit butterflybows.etsy.com.

I had someone buy 3 clips from me a couple of days ago. So grateful to T. in Pennsylvania for being my first buyer in over a month. Hopefully this is a sign that the drought is over, and business will pick up for me. This is a picture of the items she bought. If you like what you see and want to make a similar purchase, please visit butterflybows.etsy.com.

Jacques is doing great! He's got a good number of views so far, and lots of positive comments.

I whipped up another Felt Furry. This one is my Granny Smith apple. If you would like more information on it, to see more pictures of it from different angles, or to purchase it, please visit butterflybows.etsy.com.

Red and Yellow Delicious apples are on the way, as well as Fall leaves, more Halloween items, and hopefully a squirrel... all geared towards the Autumn season coming up.

Yay! I have been featured in a Treasury on Etsy. Thanks to Little Giggles Boutique for including me! Be sure to check out the treasury and also Little Giggles' shop!

Jacques

Jacques enjoys long walks in the graveyard and spooking unsuspecting children.  He hangs out with the trouble-making black cats of the neighborhood, and his favorite song is Monster Mash.

For more information on Jacques, please visit butterflybows.etsy.com.

Jacques is officially the first item in my Felt Furryz line. I have more Halloween and fall themed items on the way... just need to sit down and get to work on them.

I have some Butterfly Bows N More news! First, you can now find the store by typing either butterflybows or butterflybowsnmore (no spaces) into the Etsy search engine. For some reason, it had never occurred to me to add my store name to my tags. It's so obvious now.

Second, I have posted international shipping prices for each listing in my store. Up until today, I asked buyers to contact me if they lived outside the United States and wished to purchase from me. I had recently read a couple of people's forum posts on Etsy saying that if the store did not have shipping rates posted, they wouldn't bother with purchasing from that store. With all the work I've put into promoting my store, I didn't want to be losing business because I had no experience with shipping anything to another country. So, I took the time tonight to figure out the rates. Hopefully, this will help to drum up some sales.

Also, there have been 2 changes to the sections of my Etsy store.  I came across another store today that sells felt hair accessories, and those accessories were called 'Felt Fuzzies.'  Hmm... why does that sound familiar.  So, MY Felt Fuzzies line has been renamed Felt Furryz.  It's the right thing to do.  I don't want to be accused of taking someone's ideas.  And also, I've added another section called Foamies.   Nothing has been added to the section just yet, though. 

And... I have received another heart for my store, so that means it's time to promote another Etsy store! This makes Heart number 18 for me. I feel like the Little Engine that Could when I see other's post in the forums about how they've just received Heart #156, or something like that. Maybe someday....

This promotion is for Jellygnite. This store currently sells bibs and notebooks for children. All the prints used are too, too cute! A wide range of bright, retro, and funky patterns are offered. I think the bibs would make a great baby shower gift. And if there happens to be a soon-to-be big brother or sister, the notebooks would be a great way of making them feel special, too. So check out Jellygnite!!! It's another great store with great prices. And remember, share the love and give them a Heart if you like what you see or wish to keep them in mind for the future.

Heart

I have received another heart at Etsy! Yay!!! Another person likes my shop!
And since the person who hearted me has a shop of their own, I am gonna promote their shop here. In this blog. In this post.

Laurie's Crafts sells bags and headbands made with beautifully patterned fabric. The newest items added to the shop are Trick and Treat tote bags -- the perfect size for your little ones to carry all the goodies they receive on Halloween night. In addition to totes, this store also sells purses and wristlets. The prices on the items are wonderfully affordable. So, if you're looking to treat yourself to a new bag or hair pretty, why not take a look at what this store has to offer? And keep in mind the holidays will be here before you know it, so if you like what you see, heart the shop. You may go back to find something perfect for you to give... or receive.

Oh, and this store has NO idea I'm doing this, tee hee. I just truly appreciate every heart I receive.

Happy Birthday to me...

Ugh. Today's my 27th birthday. Birthdays aren't special for me, just like the day before and the day after. Big whoop. Meh.

I do love my birthday for one reason, and one reason only. The Perseid meteor shower!!! Yay! I love sitting outside the night of my birthday, into the wee hours of the morning of the 12th, just watching these amazing flashes of light shoot across the sky. This year, Sunday night is supposed to be the optimal viewing time because of the New Moon. So, guess how I will be spending the next couple of nights? So... if you live in an area where you get a clear view of the sky, I highly recommend viewing this yearly meteor shower. If not tonight, then definitely tomorrow night. The weather is warm, the skies are clear with a low moon, so the conditions are practically as perfect as they can be.

Well, my sister got me beau coup crafting supplies as a birthday present. Excitement!!! My mom and dad both gave me some cash, so that'll probably go to more supplies for me... although I'm thinking of picking me out a birthday present off Etsy.

Oh, and yummy Mexican food for dinner tonight. Maybe I'll fix a pitcher of margaritas to drink while watching tonight. Hmm....